Description
Warm up your holidays with this creamy, dairy-free Vegan Almond Eggnog — the perfect plant-based twist on a traditional favorite. Made with smooth almond milk, rich cashews, and cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this quick and easy drink is ideal for your collection of easy recipes, holiday food ideas, and vegan breakfast or dessert drinks. Whether you’re entertaining guests or looking for healthy snack or dinner ideas, this naturally sweetened eggnog is a must-try!
Ingredients
3 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked if needed)
4–5 Medjool dates (pitted) or 3 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves (optional)
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 pinch sea salt
1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional, for thickness)
1–2 oz dark rum or bourbon (optional, for adult version)
Instructions
1. Soak the cashews in warm water for 15–20 minutes if you’re not using a high-speed blender.
2. Blend the almond milk, soaked cashews, sweetener, spices, vanilla, salt, and optional thickener until smooth.
3. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and gently heat over medium-low for 5–7 minutes, stirring often.
4. (Optional) Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag for a smoother texture.
5. Serve warm or chill for 2–3 hours before serving cold.
6. Garnish with cinnamon or nutmeg and add a cinnamon stick for flair. Optional: Add a splash of alcohol.
Notes
Soak your cashews if you’re not using a high-speed blender to ensure a smooth, creamy result.
Avoid boiling the mixture to preserve its velvety texture and delicate flavor.
For extra richness, try swapping almond milk for oat or canned coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending & Heating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg